Ankeny Community Theatre Debuts New Production Tonight: This and More in Ankeny's Five Things for Friday

Here's what is going on in Ankeny today and other tidbits for Friday, Aug. 10.

ENCORE: Last Chance This Weekend to Catch Ankeny Community Theatre's 'Father of the Bride'

ACT performers will bring the 1950s movie to life on stage starting tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Showgoers can expect a little drama and seriousness mixed with a lot of comedy. The show concludes Sunday with a 2 p.m. matinee.

Cast List for Ankeny Community Theatre Production

Performances for the comedy, which takes a look at family issues over a Thanksgiving dinner, begin on Friday.

Music Series Teaches Ankeny Residents About Master Composers

When Jennifer Abbott needed a new musical outlet for her home-schooled kids, she found the perfect place for them in the Masterpieces of Music Series at Ankeny's Kirkendall Public Library. This year, the series is focused on American composers.

Comedy Explores Unresolved Family Issues During Thanksgiving Dinner

The Ankeny Community Theatre production of "A Nice Family Gathering" runs Fridays through Sundays beginning Dec. 2

PHOTOS: Ankeny Kids Practice Reading Skills on a Rodent

Kirkendall Public Library in Ankeny held its monthly Read to a Rodent program on Tuesday, which encourages kids to further develop their reading skills with a captive audience that just so happens to consist of a guinea pig.

VIDEO: More Scenes From Santa's North Pole Village Craft Sale in Ankeny

We brought you quotes, coverage and photos - what else is left? Well, here's a little video taste of what the 30th annual fundraiser for the Ankeny Art Center offered show-goers.

PHOTOS: Holiday Shopping Under Way in Ankeny at Santa's North Pole Craft Sale

Christmas is less than two months away, a vendor said as she sold her wares at the 30th annual Ankeny craft sale. The event was held Saturday at three Ankeny schools.

Ankeny Theatre Production Pays Off With Twisted Murder Mystery

The Ankeny Community Theatre's performance of "Dead Giveaway" will debut Friday night at 7:30. The show runs each weekend through Oct. 16.

The Stars of "Dead Giveaway"

Many local actors and talent will be part of the Ankeny Community Theatre's production of "Dead Giveaway" which debuts Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Who Won What at the State Fair: Part 9

Curious how Ankeny residents did in 2011 Iowa State Fair competitions? Here's a collection of the latest news.

Who Won What at the State Fair: Part 8

Curious how Ankeny residents did in 2011 Iowa State Fair competitions? Here's a collection of the latest news.

Who Won What at the State Fair: Part 7

Curious how Ankeny residents did in 2011 Iowa State Fair competitions? Here's a collection of the latest news.

Who Won What at the State Fair: Part 6

Curious how Ankeny residents did in 2011 Iowa State Fair competitions? Here's a collection of the latest news.

"A Tinsel Town Event"

Creations With a Twist

Wednesday Movies

Creations with a Twist Story Time Stage Show

IPTV’s Dan Wardell and his Reading Road Trip

30th Annual Santa's North Pole Village Craft Show

WOW Ankeny July

Wine Festival

Community Worship and Picnic

Ankeny Idol - Karaoke Contest!

WOOFstock

Music by Nice Bangs

Kiwanis Club of Ankeny "Pancake Breakfast or Pancakes to Go"

Summer Sounds - Ankeny Community Chorus & Ankeny Community Band

Movies Under the Stars -The Blind Side

Movies Under the Stars: March of the Penguins

Movies Under the Stars - Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Bookends at the Bandshell

Ames Municipal Band Concert

Ribbon Cutting for Benchwarmers

SummerFest BBQ by Ankeny Area Democrats

Ankeny Historical Society SummerFest Barbecue

Bill Riley State Fair Talent Show

SUMMERFEST: The Nadas

Kiddie Parade

SUMMERFEST: The Rumbles